Tip of the Iceberg color: hex code #BBE4EA
Tip of the Iceberg has the hex code #BBE4EA. It is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 89.4% green and 91.8% blue (187, 228, 234).
Its hue angle is 188°, with 53% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.4:1).
Tip of the Iceberg (#BBE4EA) color codes
| HEX | #BBE4EA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 228, 234) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 89.4%, 91.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(188, 53%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(188, 20%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 3%, 0%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.96, -11.98, -7.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.96, 14.04, 211.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.084, 71.99, 88.398) | |
| Decimal | 12313834 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Tip of the Iceberg, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BBE4EA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBE4EA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BBE4EA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dde0eaProtanopia
no red cones#d5daeaDeuteranopia
no green cones#ade8e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbe4ea; }
.text { color: #bbe4ea; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbe4ea; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 228 234 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbe4ea, #bbccea); }Similar colors
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See #BBE4EA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BBE4EA?
- #BBE4EA is a very light, moderate cyan known as Tip of the Iceberg. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Tip of the Iceberg?
- The RGB value is 187, 228, 234: 187 red, 228 green and 234 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Tip of the Iceberg?
- The complementary color is #EAC1BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBE4EA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.4:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.